SERIES HISTORY: Cal leads 34-31-0, but Oregon State won 62-14 last season at Corvallis, Ore., in former coach Jeff Tedford's final game. The Beavers have won five of the past six meetings and 11 of 14. Cal has not beaten Oregon State in Berkeley since 1997.

STORYLINES: Two of the nation's most prolific passers clash when Cal freshman Jared Goff (No. 4 nationally at 2,036 yards) duels Pleasanton native and Oregon State junior Sean Mannion (No. 1 at 2,511 yards). ... The Bears continue to chase their first win over an FBS team since beating Washington State on Oct. 13, 2012. ... Six other Bay Area native play for the Beavers, including defensive end Dylan Wynn of Concord and cornerback Ryan Murphy of Oakland, both starters. Antioch's Terron Ward rushed for 128 yards against the Bears last season.

STATS THAT MATTER: The combined record of Cal's first five FBS opponents is 25-5. The combined record of Oregon State's first five FBS foes is 13-17. ... Cal has been outscored 96-31 in the first quarter. ... Oregon State has allowed only seven sacks. The Bears have surrendered 20, worst in the Pac-12. ... The Beavers defense boasts a conference-best 12 interceptions, including an NCAA-best five by junior cornerback Steven Nelson.